Our Work
The Extension Program consists of a statewide team with diverse areas of expertise focusing on environmental stewardship, sustainable, long-term economic development, and responsible use of California’s resources.
Focus Areas
SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE
California Sea Grant provides information to support the kind of informed public and private decision making that will lead to a sustainable supply of seafood long into the future.
HEALTHY COASTAL ECOSYSTEMS
California Sea Grant provides information to support the kind of informed public and private decision making that will lead to a sustainable supply of seafood long into the future.
RESILIENT COASTAL COMMUNITIES & ECONOMIES
California Sea Grant is committed to strengthening the natural and socio-economic resilience of the state’s coastal communities.
EDUCATION, TRAINING & PUBLIC INFORMATION
California Sea Grant embraces the ideals of promoting marine science literacy and educating the next generation of marine and coastal scientists and policy makers.
EXTENSION TEAM
California Sea Grant extension specialists work with state and federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, local businesses, and members of the California coastal community to identify emerging marine resource problems and opportunities, conduct applied scientific research, and share findings with stakeholder groups.
DISCOVER CALIFORNIA SEAFOOD
CALIFORNIA SEAFOOD PROFILES
Learn more about California’s fisheries and farms through the science, fishery management, nutrition, and culinary uses of species landed or farmed locally. Use these profiles to make informed seafood choices.
CALIFORNIA COMMERCIAL FISHERIES
Fisheries are complex and dynamic systems, where people and nature are inextricably linked, and are an important part of California's economy. Learn more about key features of California's commercial fisheries statewide and by region.
DISCOVER CALIFORNIA AQUACULTURE
Farmed seafood can be a resource-efficient way to meet the growing demand for protein worldwide. The California aquaculture industry continues to grow to meet demands in the face of changing oceans. Learn more about sustainable food production and how aquaculture can help California meet the challenges of restoration head-on.
Resources
Get the facts about diverse topics related to California’s coastal ocean. From fisheries and aquaculture to habitats and natural phenomena, California Sea Grant has many resources for you to explore.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Explore California Sea Grant’s current and past research funding opportunities.
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